RIP - Page 68

kladner · 2018-02-27, 15:04

Looking at a Status page gave a reminder of the originator of this thread.
https://www.mersenne.org/report_expo...5012619&full=1

Dubslow · 2018-02-27, 16:32

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Originally Posted by kladner

Looking at a Status page gave a reminder of the originator of this thread.
https://www.mersenne.org/report_expo...5012619&full=1

I very much hope that this is the wrong thread for this post!

kladner · 2018-02-27, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Dubslow

I very much hope that this is the wrong thread for this post!

I agree. I tried once to contact him after his "departure" but received no response.

LaurV · 2018-02-28, 06:42

Well, every time when somebody posts in this thread, and it pops onto the frontpage, I have a hole in my stomach when I read Name: rip.PNG
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, I wanted to post this in the past, like a silly joke, but I didn't dare... Now that you are talking about... I know he wouldn't mind this joke anyhow, one way or the other...

Dr Sardonicus · 2018-03-06, 16:13

Sir Roger Bannister: First person to run a mile in under four minutes dies at 88

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He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2011.

A statement from his family said: "Sir Roger Bannister, died peacefully in Oxford on 3 March, aged 88, surrounded by his family who were as loved by him, as he was loved by them.

rudy235 · 2018-03-06, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

Sir Roger Bannister: First person to run a mile in under four minutes dies at 88

Omg! He was an icon of athletics. I thought he was a very methodical and scientific kind of person,

His training towards the 4 minute mile was intense and yet paced.

After he had this record many others like John Landy run 4 minute miles,

Nowadays even highschoolers are able to run a 4 minute mile.

The record is now 3:43.13 but is a bit over what could ideally be.

If the mile was run as frequently as the 1500 meter is, the record would be around 0.6 seconds faster.

xilman · 2018-03-06, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

Sir Roger Bannister: First person to run a mile in under four minutes dies at 88

Another old Exonian kicks the bucket.

FWIW, davieddy and I are both old Exonians.

kladner · 2018-03-06, 21:45

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Originally Posted by xilman

Another old Exonian kicks the bucket.

FWIW, davieddy and I are both old Exonians.

Do you have any current knowledge of davieddy?

xilman · 2018-03-07, 07:28

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Originally Posted by kladner

Do you have any current knowledge of davieddy?

I'm a frayed knot.

robert44444uk · 2018-03-07, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

Sir Roger Bannister: First person to run a mile in under four minutes dies at 88

He was Master of my college, Pembroke Oxford. He was quite a modest chap really, he let his life speak for itself. A total icon though.

ixfd64 · 2018-03-14, 04:03

Stephen Hawking.

2018-02-27, 15:04	#738
kladner "Kieren" Jul 2011 In My Own Galaxy! 2×3×1,693 Posts	????? Looking at a Status page gave a reminder of the originator of this thread. https://www.mersenne.org/report_expo...5012619&full=1

2018-02-28, 06:42	#741
LaurV Romulan Interpreter Jun 2011 Thailand 22665₈ Posts	Well, every time when somebody posts in this thread, and it pops onto the frontpage, I have a hole in my stomach when I read , I wanted to post this in the past, like a silly joke, but I didn't dare... Now that you are talking about... I know he wouldn't mind this joke anyhow, one way or the other... Last fiddled with by LaurV on 2018-02-28 at 06:44

2018-03-14, 04:03	#748
ixfd64 Bemusing Prompter "Danny" Dec 2002 California 5·479 Posts	Stephen Hawking.